Teaching Certification in other states?

Question

I was curious about how teachers are certified in other states, where I live (Virginia), there is no 'Education' degree, you have to major in something else and take the courses for an education degree. In addition to taking the Praxis I and II. Is it like this in other states?

Answer 1

In Louisiana we have teaching degrees and we also have to pass the Praxis series test that relates to our areas. Each university offers different degrees. I have Elementary Education with early childhood concentration. I am certified for infant -8th grade. Most universities around here offer either grades 1-4 lower elementary, 4-8 upper elementary, or PK-1early childhood. Each state also requires a specific score for the Praxis. Just because I passed here doesn't neccesarily mean I can teach in Virgina. It depends if my score is of a passing grade for that particular state. Not all states take the Praxis. I know Texas has there own thing, but I have heard it you can pass the Praxis you can pass their test.

Answer 2

In North Carolina, I majored in History, Secondary Education. I took about five or six education classes (which were pretty much a waste of time) along with my History classes, core classes, and electives. Took the Praxis I before getting into the education program, and just took the Praxis II last Saturday. Praxis II is not required yet for Social Studies in North Carolina, but it's highly recommended.

Answer 3

In Florida we have teaching degrees. They're broken up by subject area or grade level. So I majored in English Language Arts Education. Then we have to take a certification test that is similar to the Praxis II.

I wanted to add an endorsement to my certificate and I only had to take the test. Although with things like ESOL and reading, you have to do coursework to add the endorsement.

Now if you graduate with a degree other than an education degree, you can get your certification through coursework while you're teaching.

Answer 4

In Texas, you have several avenues. You can graduate with a degree in education or even some aspect of education. You can also major in a given area and then go through another program to certify. Or you can double major. Whichever route you take, you must pass the TExES exams for both pedagogy and content area.

Answer 5

In California if you are going to teach high school you major for your BA or BS in what you want to teach or take the CBEST in the subject you want to teach. After that you go to school for Secondary Education, take some courses, in Special Ed, Health, Physiology, Multicultural ed, etc. Pass those your student teaching and apply for your "preliminary credential" do two years of new teacher training, (or New teacher torture) while on the job, and apply for your clear credential when your done.

Answer 6

same here in ga i have taken both praxis and my major is jn the medical field i also am a certified sub